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This resolution recognizes the week of May 11 through May 17, 2025, as National Hospital Week in Delaware, highlighting the critical role of hospitals and healthcare workers in the state. The resolution provides historical context, noting that National Hospital Day was established in 1921 on Florence Nightingale's birthday and expanded to a week-long observance in 1953. It emphasizes Delaware's impressive healthcare landscape, which includes six non-profit health systems with eight community hospitals, serving patients through over 3 million outpatient visits, 400,000 emergency department visits, and 90,000 inpatient admissions annually. The resolution also underscores the economic importance of hospitals as the largest private sector employer in Delaware, providing over 28,000 direct jobs and supporting more than 51,000 jobs statewide. Additionally, it celebrates Delaware hospitals' high rankings, including being #2 nationally for hospital quality and #1 for maternity practices, and acknowledges the diverse healthcare services provided, from acute and behavioral health care to rehabilitation and specialized treatments. The House of Representatives and Senate encourage recognition of National Hospital Week and appreciation for the innovative, quality care that improves residents' health and quality of life.

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